It all changes on a dime when the Talib actually storms Kabul and starts the sequence of events that are happening to get the whole family and Sunny out.

There wasn't much of Yasmina in this book compared to the prequel but I gues what was included was enough.Yazmina now runs a pair of women’s shelters from the old cafe, and dreams of a bright future for her two young daughters. What I like about this book so far is its unequivocal and honest spotlight onto the issues of women's rights, but in such a down-to-earth manner that all she does is tell the facts, portray it as it is. I haven't read far into it yet, but I'm not reading it out of any earnest high-minded impulse, but because it's a sheer pleasure to read. And then there is Zara, who is about to be forced into a marriage with devastating consequences, even for Halajan's family. In their respective lives, these women will learn a valuable lesson from Halajan; MY COMMENTS: I struggled somewhat with The Little Coffee Shop of Kabul when I read it some months ago. My review - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... but I had hoped for the answers to some of my questions in the follow up book. Sadly, it was not to be. The author tends to gloss over things, important things, like Layla's abduction. I'm only writing this review to clear one thing up, though there are so many stereotypical inaccuracies in this book its ridiculous. Muhammad (upon him be peace) is not to Islam or Muslims what Jesus (upon him be peace) is to Christianity or Christians. Muhammad (upon him be peace) is not a deity nor is he treated as such by Muslims. He is the last and final messenger of God. Just as Islam treats Jesus as a prophet and Abraham and Noah and Adam.

As these five women discover there is more to each other than meets the eye, they form a unique bond that will change their lives forever. Because even in a place rife with conflict, love, friendship and hope will always survive . . . I first came across the first story in this trilogy in my late teens/early twenties I think. I fell in love with the story and fell in love again when I read Return to the Little Coffee Shop of Kabul. I was never even aware that there was a third and final book until I stumbled upon it in the library and my gosh I’m so happy I did. As this group of men and women discover that there’s more to one another than meets the eye, they’ll form an unlikely friendship that will change not only their own lives but the lives of an entire country. There are so many people like Kat and others like Layla, different flowers that bloomed from the same soil. A lot has changed. It turns out that there is a second book before this (which I am reading now), but there are enough hints as to what has occurred in the interim, that you can start this book having only read book 1 (as I did). It is no hardship at all to read all three books. They are exceptionally addictive.It does however have a very comforting vibe throughout which shows us the love,kindness and family spirit of afghan way of life and culture. There strengh is honourable. This isnt a full on heavy read it has a relaxed feel regarding what is mentioned but it is hard to put down. But it's not all the same. While ATSS is set in the first time the Taliban took over, this book is set in recent times. The Scottish Families Book Group is for anyone who is currently being supported by one of our services in Scotland. When Yazmina, a young Afghan from a remote village, is kidnapped and left on a city street pregnant and alone, Sunny welcomes her into the café and gives her a home — but Yazmina hides a secret that could put all their lives in jeopardy.

Some of the favourite characters from the first book return in this and it is fascinating to see how events have changed their attitudes and outlooks and even though a lot of the book isn't set in Kabul anymore, there is still plenty of visits there to see how life has changed, if at all, for those trying to get on with normal lives and we see different aspects of the culture explored in a striking way. YAZMINA, a young pregnant woman stolen from her remote village and now abandoned on Kabul's violent streets.Having spent some time in Azerbaijan, I am aware of some of the elements of being a Muslim and the role of women in Muslim culture. I gained more information about Muslims in this novel. This book is an eye opener, and even though it is fiction, it is well researched and based on facts.

Oh yes it can – you scream at the book. It is like the horrifying feeling you have when watching programmes about German (and other) Jews in the 1930s. GET OUT NOW!!! I was happy to read the first book of fiction, “A Cup of Friendship”, by Deborah Rodriguez. Rodriguez, is also the author of the non-fiction book “Kabul Beauty School”. Several years ago, I read her nonfiction work. I did feel that despite one being a work of fiction and one being nonfiction, they were similar. I don't care how insensitive it makes me, I find the way women are treated in many countries outside of the oblivious western bubble absolutely and utterly disgusting, and I actively support and invest in organisations that are working to bring an end to this. There's a point in the book where Layla says something to the effect of 'It's not true that men are abusive. They only get mean like that when women do something shameful to make them act that way.' ZARA, promised in marriage to a violent man she's never met, arrives at the coffee shop seeking sanctuary. Having followed the story of American Sunny and her Kabul “family” through two previous books, I found this an especially affecting read.If you’re looking for a an easy and warm-hearted read that gives an insight into the struggles of women living in a country with a culture that is far different to ours, then The Little Coffee Shop of Kabul is worth a read. This in no way shys away from the reality of people's lifes and the treatment in which women are living in. This is very honest and some of the issues raised tell the reader about the extremes to which women are treated and the punishments , about the risk of death and abduction to slavery. Set against the terrifying fall of Kabul in 2021, Deborah Rodriguez concludes her bestselling Little Coffee Shop trilogy with a heart-stopping story of resilience, courage and, most importantly, hope. It's never easy to leave your country behind, nor is it easy to leave behind your family and life that you have built over the years. But if everyone leaves, who remains to fight for freedom? But if someone does decide to stay, what's going to happen to them? While one might not fear for themselves, it is really difficult not to fear for their loved ones. The thirty-eight-year-old American’s pride and joy is the Kabul Coffee House, where she brings hospitality to the expatriates, misfits, missionaries, and mercenaries who stroll through its doors. She’s especially grateful that the busy days allow her to forget Tommy, the love of her life, who left her in pursuit of money and adventure.